Standing Committees

Agenda

1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
4. PUBLIC COMMENT

   Dave Fisher Carleno Giampolo Yvonne F. Brown Special Agent Sunshine

5. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
6. DEFERRED PAPERS
7. 2026-0016 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal, Article V: Special Funds, to add a new Chapter 239: Fleet Vehicle Fund, to create a Fleet Vehicle Fund to fully fund the City of Pittsburgh’s fleet needs, and establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund may be used.
   Resolution
   Action: Held in Committee Passed

   A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/9/2026. The motion carried.

8. NEW PAPERS
9. 2026-0847 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Vibrant Pittsburgh for one year membership dues in an amount not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00).
   Resolution
   Action: Held in Committee Passed

   A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 9/23/2026. The motion carried.

10. 2026-0848 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Regina Stewart in an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS AND THRITY-FOUR CENTS ($2,961.34) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2025-CLAIM-0319) for damage to her parked vehicle near 1029 Findley Drive from a City Fire vehicle on or about November 17, 2025. (Executive Session held 9/9/26)
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

11. 2026-0849 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of James Matthews, Jr. in an amount not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY-ONE CENTS ($7,615.61) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0029) for damage to his parked vehicle near 104 East Woodford Avenue from a City DPW salt truck vehicle on or about December 3, 2025. (Executive Session held 9/9/26)
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

12. 2026-0850 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Anthony Rollins in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($5,869.98) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0030) for damage to his parked vehicle on Kenberma and Cape May Avenue from a City DPW vehicle on January 12, 2026. (Executive Session held 9/9/26)
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

13. 13 INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the September 16th, 2026 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK The Kings Center – donation for Successful Journeys Awards Gala, D6 250.00 Brighton Heights Citizens Federation – donations for Halloween parade, D6 100.00 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Bindery Machine Repair – New Fastback 20 machine in Print Shop 5,000.00 Andrew Hayhurst – reimbursement for food for Youth Climate Action Fund event 325.07 Scott McGrath – reimbursement for mileage, August 114.00 Rynse Inc – top exterior car wash for I&P vehicle 27.07 ETHICS HEARING BOARD Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP – legal advice 1,890.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Munhall Area Prehospital – event coverage, Steelers game 8/21/26 1,175.04 Penn Care Inc – operational supplies 178.75 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – event coverage, Steelers game 8/13/26 1,102.88 Freeport EMS Inc – event coverage, Steelers game 8/21/26 997.52 Harmony EMS – event coverage, Koe Wetzel concert 8/21/26 424.84 Butler Ambulance Service – event coverage, Steelers game 8/13/26 & 8/21/26 2,408.64 BUREAU OF POLICE Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K-9 boarding 763.00 SSA – police academy system/equipment lease 660.10 Translate One LLC – translation services for victim interview 172.16 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak certification and battery replacement 792.00 Dollar Rent A Car Inc – undercover vehicle rental 2,679.09 BUREAU OF FIRE 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – rescue saw and on-scene lighting 2,779.32 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – firefighter hoods 1,188.50 Trending at LLC – catering for girls fire camp 4,910.00 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Benjamin Orrvick – performance, 4th of July 1,000.00 McKline Visual Media LLC – photography coverage, 4th of July 645.00 Fireside Events – Greenfield Glide 5K DJ/MC services 1,575.00 Kenneth Ellis Powell – Reservoir of Jazz performance, 8/16/26 650.00 Daniel Meunier – Reservoir of Jazz performance, 8/2/26 650.00 Benjamin May – Reservoir of Jazz performance, 8/23/26 650.00 Nathaniel Mitchell – Historic Hill 5K DJ services, 8/15/26 700.00 Runner’s High – Historic Hill 5K event set up & equipment rental, 8/15/26 309.00 Worm Return LLC – composting services for farmers markets 380.00 Sheraden Senior Center Advisory Council – Senior Games food and Juneteenth DJ 452.95 Sports Floors Inc – tennis net straps 162.90 Global Payments/TSYS Merchant Solutions – monthly tennis clinic processing fees 80.80 George Dieffenbach – tennis clinic instruction 310.50 Mark J Paull – tennis clinic instruction 793.50 Richard Parks – tennis clinic instruction 931.50 Ian M Kuchera – tennis clinic instruction 399.00 Aldene Lacaria – tennis clinic instruction 234.00 Katie Conlon – tennis clinic instruction 138.00 Open Up Association – yoga instruction in Grandview Park 300.00 Minuteman Printing Press – activity books for Grandview Park, 4th of July 1,451.05 Kurt Huber – reimbursement for aquatic supplies 33.80
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

14. 14 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 09/11/2026 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 839 of 2025, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2026 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations Amount from: $481,320 from 420000.53901 (Professional Services) Amount to: $481,320 to 420000.56151 (Operational Supplies) To cover costs associated with the restoration of the Liquid Fuels Trust Fund. Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services Amount from: $100,000 from 430000.54103 (Disposal – Refuse) Amount to: $100,000 to 430000.56151 (Operational Supplies) To cover costs associated with uniform and daily operations. Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Amount from: $30,000.00 from 130000.53105 (Recording/Filing Fees) Amount to: $30,000.00 to 130000.56151 (Operational Supplies) This transfer is to cover operational costs for the remainder of the year. Department of Public Safety, Office of Community Health & Safety Amount from: $23,745.00 from 102300.53901 (Professional Services) Amount to: $23,745.00 to 102300.54501 (Land & Buildings) This transfer is to cover costs associated with a new lease for a ROOTS hub.
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

15. P-CARD APPROVALS
16. Item 0032-2026 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

17. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
18. NEW PAPERS
19. 2026-0839 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($179,826.11) for this stated purpose.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

20. 2026-0840 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of 229 trauma kits, associated training, and ongoing supplies to restock the kits, with a value not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

21. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. SALINETRO, CHAIR
22. NEW PAPERS
23. 2026-0845 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

24. 2026-0846 Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26 Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

25. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
26. DEFERRED PAPERS
27. 2026-0768 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing various organizations by adjusting various line items funded by the Community Development Block Grant in Program Year 2020, and authorize subsequent Agreements.
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 10/7/2026. The motion carried.

28. 2026-0769 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program,” so as to identify specific Public Service Grant projects in City Council District 7 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 10/7/2026. The motion carried.

29. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
30. DEFERRED PAPERS
31. 2026-0811 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution 362 of 2025, as amended, entitled “Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution 539 of 2016, as amended, entitled "authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and/or Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts or Agreement or Agreements with Granicus, Inc., for software upgrades, server hosting services and annual maintenance of Legistar agenda management and video streaming" in order to extend the contract an additional 12 months, for an additional cost of sixty-four thousand eighty-seven dollars and sixty-three cents ($64,087.63) for a total cost not to exceed five hundred sixty-two thousand one hundred seventy-five dollars and seventy cents ($562,175.70).” in order to extend the contract an additional 3 years, for an additional cost of two hundred thirty-three thousand three hundred fourty-three dollars and four cents ($233,343.04) for a new total cost not to exceed seven hundred ninety-five five hundred eighteen dollars and seventy-four cents ($795,518.74).
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

32. NEW PAPERS
33. 2026-0841 Resolution amending Resolution No. 579 of 2025, which authorized the City of Pittsburgh to extend a Professional Service Agreement(s) with STR Grants, LLC for software services relating to the eProperties Plus profiling system, by extending the term by one year at an additional cost not to exceed Sixty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Two Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($62,542.61).
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

34. 2026-0842 Resolution amending Resolution 410-2024, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Social Pinpoint for EngagePGH online engagement platform subscription with enhanced translation, by increasing the total amount by Ten Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($10,672.00) at a cost not-to-exceed One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($124,972.00) over five (5) years, subject to future appropriation by City Council.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

35. 2026-0843 Resolution amending Resolution 664-2025, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Change Agents Training for access to their Learning Management System and consultative assistance to adapt the City of Pittsburgh Gold Belt Workshop for e-Learning, by increasing the approved amount by Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000) for an amended total cost not-to-exceed One Hundred and Eight Thousand Dollars ($108,000) over six (6) years. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

36. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
37. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
38. 2026-0875 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement, agreements, and / or a memorandum of understanding with the University of Pittsburgh, on behalf of its Center on Race and Social Problems at the School of Social Work and the David. C. Frederick Honors College, for the purpose of hosting university students as part of a Civic Engagement Internship Program at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

39. MOTIONS